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Will falling behind on climate cost Ireland billions?
A report last week made a stark forecast: Ireland will be subject to EU fines and costs ranging from from €8 billion to €26 billion for failing to meet its 2030 climate goals. So why are we not takin…
Published on 9 months, 1 week ago
Will Sinn Féin back a left unity candidate for the presidency?
Jack Horgan-Jones and Cormac McQuinn join Hugh to look back on the week in politics:
· Did Simon Harris put his foot in his mouth when he contradicted the US account of a phone call between him…
Published on 9 months, 2 weeks ago
Can Europe defend itself without the United States?
US president Donald Trump's hard line with allies and his overtures to Russia have upended assumptions about the transatlantic security alliance. So where does it leave Europe and Ireland? Hugh talks…
Published on 9 months, 2 weeks ago
Did Brexit make a Border poll inevitable?
How ready are citizens of Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland for a border poll? What role would economics play in the debate? And what impact has Brexit had? The Irish Question, a new docum…
Published on 9 months, 2 weeks ago
How should Micheál Martin approach his White House visit?
Harry McGee and Pat Leahy join Hugh Linehan on today’s Inside Politics podcast to discuss the week in politics:
· Micheál Martin will likely have taken notes following the visits of Emmanuel Macr…
Published on 9 months, 3 weeks ago
Germany's 'it'll be grand' coalition inherits a country in crisis
Hugh talks to Berlin correspondent Derek Scally to find out about the weekend's Bundestag elections, described as the most significant in decades.
The centre-right CDU will lead a new coalition, with…
Published on 9 months, 3 weeks ago
Is Trump's honeymoon period already over?
There’s been lots of noise, threats and bluster. But what has Donald Trump really achieved in his first five weeks in office? And could the non-stop drama of his leadership already be wearing thin am…
Published on 9 months, 4 weeks ago
Sinn Féin boycotts Trump's White House over Gaza
Jack Horgan-Jones and Jennifer Bray join Hugh to look back on the week in politics:
Published on 10 months ago
Why are there still so few women in Irish politics?
The recent election and appointments to cabinet were a step backwards for gender representation in Irish politics. On today's podcast Hugh and Jennifer are joined by Aldagh McDonogh, chairperson of W…
Published on 10 months ago
Should the Government drop Rent Pressure Zones - and what would replace them?
Micheál Martin's recent signalling of a possible policy shift regarding Rent Pressure Zones (RPZs) has put housing policy back in the spotlight. On today's podcast Hugh discusses the evolving housing…
Published on 10 months ago